- The location is perfect, restaurants, bars, coffee and pastry are nearby. - Public transport stops are really close. - The hotel stuff is very cool, friendly and helpful, thank you Murad, Enez and the beautiful lady with perfect English 🫶 - good price for a week in Karakoy for a group of people (5)

- no elevator(but they informed about it in advance) - poor breakfast, no buffet, not like on photo, no eggs etc They bring you a plate with some piece of cheese and ham, cucumber, tomato, bread, butter and honey. Tea or coffee. that’s it, for someone will be enough - the facilities in a shower and toilet should be fixed, pipes are leaking - old photos of building enter, no photos of a rooms for group of people(4-5)

Cheers Porthouse is a real gem right in the middle of Karaköy, one of Istanbul’s coolest and most lively neighborhoods. The hostel is set in a beautiful old building but feels super fresh and modern inside. The rooms are clean, comfy, and have everything you need after a day of exploring the city. What really makes this place special is the staff-they’re genuinely friendly and always happy to help with tips or anything you might need. There’s a relaxed vibe throughout the hostel, with a nice entrance/reception area, making it easy to meet other travelers or just chill out. The location couldn’t be better: you’re surrounded by great cafés, bars, and restaurants (the best of Turkish cuisine), and it’s a short walk to the Galataport, ferry, Galata Tower, and public transport. You are one step away from what Istanbul offers. Whether you’re traveling solo or with friends, Cheers Porthouse is the perfect spot to soak up the best of Istanbul. Highly recommended!

Not much to not like. If you have a car, maybe check your parking lot options as the hotel is in a street that is closed for cars.

my family stayed here for one week, but last day we got a food poisoning in a restaurant nearby and were not able to travel until our flight, I’ve asked on reception to extra pay, to stay 5 more hours, and we were informed that all rooms are booked, but on booking they were still available and I already booked it for one night, paid extra day, after that they gave us a small room for 2 people only, saying that there is a mistake on booking and my money won’t be refunded anyway, so we agreed to stay 5 hours in a small room with checkout at 12 and checkin in 18.00

do not pay in advance on booking, no refund, and the room you book may not be available actually

The staff and location were the best!! Our apartment was quiet, with good shower. Breakfast was basic but good (also, is not a buffet as in some of the photos they have on their booking.com page). Jasmine and Enez were exceptional! Helped us with everything and we had nice chats with them as well. Murat, the manager I think, was nice as well but knows only basic English. Murat, if you see this, you need to learn better English. :) We had to stay 5 more days in Istanbul due to a problem with our car, and they made the days nice and bearable. Location is the best in Istanbul! Walking distance from everything. Also, they have the port 2 minutes from them, from where you can take cheap ferries to the Asian part of Istanbul.

The location of the property is PERFECT. Located in Karaköy, one of the most central and vibrant neighborhoods in Istanbul, 2 minutes from the Galata Port, 10 minutes from Galata Tower and Galata Bridge. The staff members are so helpful and nice. When we arrived the rooms were not quite ready but Jasmine was so helpful and brought towels and everything in minutes. Also her English is the best we heard in Istanbul. The family suite is nice and quiet. We were located on the 3rd floor with not the best view but at least it was very quiet and we didn’t hear the noise from the street. In the family suite the shower and toilet are private, if someone was worried about that. One room is very comfortable but the other one is a bit small, still ok for us though. Murat, the owner’s brother was also very helpful and everyone from the staff, helping us with parking and finding cheap places to eat and drink, etc. They won’t come and clean your room everyday, but when you ask them politely they will change your towels, bed sheets and clean the toilets, etc. But you have to ask them to do that. Breakfast is simple but really good. The photos are a bit old on Booking. com as the building was recently renovated and the bar looks amazing. Wi-Fi is properly working.

one room was a bit small in the family room. one chair was broken but didn’t bother us

Hakan, owner/manager is extremely fluent in English. He is interested in making his guests have fun. This place would be the first stop on a pub crawl! It’s in the heart of downtown close to Galata bridge and all other attractions.

Long stairs, 4 floors, but no need to fret, there’s help lugging your luggage up n down.

The location was great, easy access to everywhere. We particularly liked the bar on the ground floor, cocktails were amazing. It was a bit small though and hard to find a table on some nights. The rooms were clean and the staff were very attentive and kind.

+ Breakfast + Location + Service

- Outside on the street it was quite noisy in the evening. The windows could be better sealed - I could not adjust the volume of the TV because the buttons were missing on the remote control - It would be cool to have the option to watch Netflix - Replace breakfast with a buffet. Then everyone can eat what they want and as much as they want

Despite middle of the night on-line booking, they accept Late Check in (3m) and Late Check Out (3pm). Breakfast was great. Excellent price versus Services offer. Location in the Heart of Karakoy was excellent. close to restaurant, shopping public transport...

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The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is amazing, near the port and ferries and fancy restaurants. There is a supermarket just in front the hotel. The room was very clean. A bit loud music outside during evenings, but excellent for party lovers.